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I’m so proud of my glam council flat but people say it’s ‘cheap, tacky’ and looks like a ‘B&M show home’
I’m so proud of my glam council flat but people say it’s ‘cheap, tacky’ and looks like a ‘B&M show home’
Published on March 31, 2025 at 10:32 AM
A CONTENT creator has proudly shown off their glam council flat, but has been met with a barrage of nasty abuse.
Gaz, a 36-year-old who lives in a little town in the West Midlands, took to social media to show off their home, which is complete with a cosy living room and spacious kitchen.
A content creator has proudly shown off their glamorous council flat, but trolls have said the home looks ‘cheap and tacky'Not only this, but others have claimed the flat looks just like a ‘B&M show home'
But keyboard warriors were out in full force and many rudely described the home as ‘cheap and tacky’.
Not only this, but others went even further and were convinced the flat looked just like a ‘B&M show home’.
Posting online, Gaz uploaded a short clip showing off their “little council flat”;.
Alongside the video, Gaz penned: “Living in a council flat doesn’t mean you live like a pig.”;
Gaz’s small flat is complete with a hallway which has been decorated with gorgeous grey wallpaper and accessorised with a diffuser and pampas grass.
The video then gave users a close-up look inside Gaz’s living area, which has two grey sofas and plenty of accessories.
As well as framed prints on the wall and cosy cushions and throws on the sofas, the room is also complete with a two-seater table and chairs, faux flowers and a large circular mirror.
Not only this, but the room also has a large TV on top of a TV stand, which is full of intricate ornaments.
In the corner of the room is an eye-catching lamp, and the middle of the space has been decorated with a soft, cosy rug, as well as a small table.
But the TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @mylittleflat, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 127,900 views in just one day.
And social media users were left totally divided by the council flat – while some thought it looked ‘beautiful’, others weren’t quite as complimentary.
One user beamed: “Saving for inspiration, absolutely gorgeous.”;
Rules on transforming your council house
According to Gov, the kind of improvements you can make to your council property depends on the type of tenancy you have.
Introductory tenants are usually limited to minor improvements like redecorating inside.
If you’re a secure tenant, you have the right to carry out improvements to your property. These include:
installing a new bathroom or kitchen
building an extension
putting up a garden shed or greenhouse
installing a new gas fire or fireplace
cavity wall insulation
redecorating the outside of a house
fitting an aerial or satellite dish
You might need your council’s written permission for work you do. Contact your council if you’re not sure.
A second wrote: “That’s so cosy and homely.”;
While someone else chimed in: “Your home is beautiful.”;
It’s like the B&M show room
TikTok user
But at the same time, one person said: “Cheap and tacky.”;
Another added: “It looks like my nans flat.”;
How to do your council house up on the cheap
Take inspiration from pricier shops and head to B&M, Home Bargains for interior decorations.
Head to YouTube for easy to follow tutorials on how to decorate rather than paying for professionals.
For a quick glow-up for your floors or anywhere with tiles, opt for stick-on vinyl to save on costs.
A lick of paint does wonders to make a room feel brand-new.
Switch out kitchen cupboard knobs for modern ones instead of buying brand-new cupboards
And a third commented: “It’s like the B&M show room.”;
But to this, Gaz confidently clapped back and confirmed: “Nothing is from B&M here hun.”;
